# Education

At SharkLabs, we believe that learning blockchain should be hands-on, practical, and fun. Our goal is to equip every student in the program with the skills to not just understand Solana — but to build, deploy, and contribute to the ecosystem with confidence.

#### Courses on the Student Dashboard

Starting September, we’re rolling out a series of interactive courses directly on the Student Dashboard. These will cover both the developer side (smart contracts, validator ops, Solana tooling) and the consumer side (wallets, DeFi, NFTs, governance).

Students will earn points for completing courses, quizzes, and projects. These points count toward their university’s leaderboard standing — and can increase stake on their validator, directly boosting club revenue.

#### Workshops & Events

We’ll host regular online and in-person workshops to deepen technical and community knowledge. These sessions will range from beginner-friendly onboarding to advanced deep dives into Solana development, validator optimization, and emerging tools.

#### Club Support

We work closely with each university’s blockchain club to bring education to where students are. This includes:

* Guest speakers & panel discussions with industry leaders.
* On-campus workshops run in collaboration with club officers.
* Technical office hours for one-on-one guidance.



Whether you’re a new member curious about crypto or a developer ready to ship your first dApp, the SharkLabs education track will help you grow your skills and your network — while helping your club thrive in the Solana ecosystem.
